The Tragedy of Dorothy Good
On March 23, 1692, a warrant was issued by the magistrates to take into custody yet another accused individual. By now, the magistrates and marshals were getting used to this exercise. The witch hyste...
5 Feb 202422min
The Unfortunate Story of George Burroughs
George Burroughs was the former minister of the church at Salem Village. But in late April, 1692, a complaint was filed against him on behalf of several people who claimed he was a witch who had infli...
15 Jan 202423min
The Curious Case of Mary Warren
Mary Warren, the 20-year-old indentured servant of John and Elizabeth Proctor, was both accused and an accuser; afflicted and an inflictor during the Salem Witch Trials. How could this be? We examine ...
3 Jan 202415min
Exploring Witchcraft
What exactly is witchcraft and magic and what did it mean to New Englanders in the late seventeenth century? We’re joined by historian Alyssa Conary who helps us understand these important questions.
18 Dec 202314min
March 1692
During the turbulent month of March 1692, accusations of witchcraft from a handful of girls turns into a full-blown crisis. In this episode, we unravel the events of this pivotal month to reveal the c...
4 Dec 202315min
Exploring the Evidence Used at Salem
What do you think of when you hear the term ‘witch hunt?’ While the phrase has decidedly become loaded over the years, it often conjures up visions of angry mobs with torches and pitchforks. The Sal...
15 Nov 202318min
The Unlikely Role of New England’s Frontier in Salem
As English settlers began moving into the northern frontier of New England in the mid-17th century, clashes with the native population there often had brutal results. Years later, a surprising number ...
3 Nov 202314min
The Afflictions Begin and Accusations Fly
When two young girls in the household of Salem Reverend Samuel Parris begin to experience strange behaviors, three women find themselves accused of witchcraft. Historian Kathleen Brown, the David Boie...
16 Okt 202315min
